I have been thinking alot lately about all these trails we live with, the Nielsons seem to be the heaviest but somehow the sweetest, but living without Dad has made me learn alot of things, I felt like I wouldnt ever have to be tested on things like faith, love sacrifice because I get it! Those things have always come alitte bit easy for me, but now I see more clear than ever. Its the degree in how we feel, my love for my family is that much deeper,where I didnt think there was a deeper love! I know Heavenly Father gives as much as we can hold and then slowly shows us more. I feel like my sences are hightend I have never felt more sorrow in my life yet, I have never felt more joy! Seeing my daughters become their divine callings as women is indescribable! Getting these Grandbabies is the greatest blessing worth waiting for!Its also the greatest blessing to finally learn from the hardest trials of life!
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It has been really hard for me to feel strength from these trials, because it is so hard! I try to reflect, see things in a new light, and learn from all this, and now I realize I have never been on my knees so much pleading with the Lord and developing my relationship with my Savior and Father in Heaven, as I have in the last few years. So I am grateful, I am so blessed! I have love, I feel love, I know love is the key and love is a power!! We have each other and my degrees are deepening, strengthening, and growing. I love you and and I am thankful everyday for you!
I've always felt that the loss of dad has been hardest on you. One of the hardest things about losing him is seeing your pain. It still amazes me every day to see your strength. It is the hardest on you, yet you're the strongest of us all. You're an incredible example of faith, love and strength. You're the most amazing woman I know and you are what helps me to be stronger. I love you with all my heart!(and i have a big heart, if i do say so, myself!)
to my dear sweet mommy,
You never cease to amaze me! You are the strongest most beautiful woman I know!! You have such a strong testimony and you light up every room you walk in. You are everything I hope to become. You are the perfect example of what a mother should be. Loving my sweet baby came so easy because you showed me how it feels to be loved. I always tell sheldon that our family loves better than everyone else. And its true. Mom I can't tell you enough and I don't think I could every truely express my love to you! I miss you when I'm not with you. You are my best friend and I love knowing that I could count on you for everything. I can't believe I'm a mother! I still kind of feel like a baby. But I know I will always be your baby. And that makes me so happy. I am so happy knowing that we get to be with eachother for all eternity. I love our family! I am so proud of you every day. I get my strength from you. You never complain and you are always serving others. I owe who I am today to you! I LOVE YOU to the sky and back times infinity!!
Love,
Alli
Lori I'm so glad you have a blog now! Thank you for your sweet comment. That is the kind of homework I'm talkin about! ha ha ill keep you posted on any new guys that come into my life. To go with your post.. you are one of the strongest women i know! Your family has always been a second family to me and each of your daughters and you have always been such good examples to me. I just love all you Crums! :)
YAY Lori you have a blog! I have seen your girls blogs also and you all have beautiful blogs...just like your family! BEAUTIFUL :) You have always seriously been one of my most favorite people, and your family has always inspired me. I think what I admire most is the bond you have together as a family and although John has passed he is still a part of that bond that will never be broken. You and your girls are all the most genuine, sweetest, kindest, and always so thoughtful and I have been inspired by your strength and testimonies. I just love you! YAY!! A BLOG :)
Thanks for sharing such a wonderful testimony! I really needed to hear that...to be reminded to be grateful for trials. You have always been a pillar of strength and such a great example to me. You will always find the joy in life and that's such a great gift! Love You:)
Sister Lori Crum (Superwoman Extradonaire),
You are so amazing and have always been such a great example to everyone that you encounter. People are drawn to you, people admire you, and we need more of you in this world. If I had to describe you in a single word it would be LOVELY. Lovely because you always show love to and to its highest degree. Lovely because your spirit is so strong. Lovely because I have seen you raise such amazing girls that I love to call my friends. Lovely because even though I know you've had your down moments, it seems as though the love you have in your heart has pulled you through. Thank you for always (literally) opening your door to me for 9 or so years. Have I ever told you, that sometimes when I'm really craving cookies, my mind goes back to that lovely homestead on 2nd Street and the amazing smell of your most amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies baking in the oven. Yours are still my most favorite!! I love you!
I think we have a been having a lot of emotions over the nielsens,it stirs up a lot of things that I think we harbor and forget to express.I know that these times are so hard and that we wonder why this all happened to us, but there has been so much joy too. to see a new life brought into this world is one of the most incredible blessings there is. these sweet spirits were just with dad,we can feel closer to him, by just being by them.I know dad watches over us and I know I have felt more peace in my life , because he is near.I know there is such a strength from patience, and I pray for that daily.If we are patient things will always get better.We are an eternal family and we will be all together again.I love you and I love my sisters, I am me because of you, just like Alli said.you are so incredible and I find myself being more like you everyday, and I love it
What a true and great example you are of strength, courage, and faith you are to me. I have learned so much from your sweet family. I really think it helped prepared me to be the wife of a man who lost his sweet mother and to better understand him. We are so blessed to be members of the church, and enjoy the peace and comfort that comes with it. Thank you for such an inspirational post! I sure do love you lots :)
Lori you are incredible! Why is it that 9 out of 10 times when I read any post from you Crum girls I end up in tears?? Thank you for being an immense example to me through your daughters. I've said it before but I know in my soul that my mom hand picked Mandi to be my best friend. I have learned so much from her, through you. Your patience astounds me, I cant think of a single time I ever saw you pulling your hair out and saying, "i cant do this!" (i do that at least once a day!) Even today after almost 15 years without my mom, she has shaped me into the women and mother I am. I know that your girls will do great things in this life, all thanks to you and pappa John.
Ha ha I dont even have to ask Zach about our boy being a jeannes dancer to know the answer but I did anyway. His words were..." um, are you really asking me this question?" Im going to take that as a no. I love your blog. You are such an inspiration to us all. I miss seeing you and having good talks.
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